Our 2006 Reader Survey
What’s your log home status?
68% Planning
19% Own
14% Building
Where is your home site?
42% Mountain
14% Lake
8% Prairie
3% Ocean
33% Other
What log home style do you prefer?
59% Multistory
24% Ranch
15% Cabin
4% Other
What size home do you prefer?
36% 2000 – 2500 sq. ft.
27% 2000 sq. ft.
27% 2500 – 3500 sq. ft.
9% More than 3500 sq. ft.
What shape log do you prefer?
46% Full-round
32% D-shape
12% Square/rectangular
1% Half-log
2% Other
What log species do you prefer?
49% Pine
42% Cedar
8% Cypress
6% Spruce
4% Fir
6% Other
What corner style do you prefer?
41% Saddlenotch
23% Dovetail
21% Butt-and-pass
8% Other
What systems will you incorporate?
83% Septic
68% Well
52% HVAC
45% Radiant-floor heat
42% Public utilities
18% Passive-solar heat
7% Other
How many bedrooms?
58% 3
16% 2
25% More than 3
1% 1
How many bathrooms?
43% 2
33% 3
16% More than 3
3% 1.5
2% 1
How do you use interior spaces?
91% Open great room
75% Cathedral ceilings
73% Loft
71% Garage
67% Mudroom
45% Office
25% Formal dining room
18% Library
10% Separate living room
4% Casual eating area
How do you use outdoor spaces?
81% Deck
75% Porch
40% Screened-in porch
25% Patio
24% Sunroom
14% Gazebo
2% Pergola
What type of kitchen do you prefer?
72% Island
35% Eat-in
33% U-shaped
32% L-shaped
24% Breakfast nook
21% Gourmet
What luxuries would you want in your home?
87% Walk-in closets
55% Hot tub
28% Gourmet appliances
23% Dressing room for master bedroom
10% Sauna
10% Wine cellar
17% Other
How many hearths in your home?
49% 1
36% 2
9% 3+
7% 0
Where are your hearths?
92% Living/great room
29% Bedroom
11% Outdoors
6% Kitchen
4% Dining room
1% Bathroom
10% Other
What type of fireplace do you prefer?
78% Wood-burning
38% Gas
11% Stove
3% Electric
2% Other
What type of facing material do you prefer?
62% Real stone
53% Manufactured stone
7% Brick
3% Stucco
5% Other
What type of decor do you prefer in your home?
63% Rustic
23% Cottage
16% Contemporary
15% Farmhouse
10% Elegant
22% Other
What type of flooring do you prefer?
90% Hardwood
57% Tile
41% Wall-to-wall carpet
25% Slate
12% Other
What type of countertop materials do you prefer?
58% Granite
44% Solid-surface
24% Laminate
22% Tile
8% Concrete
6% Stainless steel
4% Copper
8% Other
Will your log home be your primary residence?
93% Yes
6% No
How far will your home be from a city?
36% 1 to 10 miles
27% 11 to 20 miles
16% 21 to 31 miles
9% 31 to 50 miles
4% 50 to 75 miles
3% More than 75 miles
What is your favorite aspect of living in a log home?
33% Atmosphere (comfort, cozy, homey, warmth)
11% Appearance
11% Back or close to nature
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